How many ohms should the crankshaft sensor have?
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The resistance value is the easiest way to identify a bad crankshaft sensor. Therefore, it is very important to know the correct resistance range of the crankshaft sensor. Below I will go into more detail and talk about some other interesting facts.
As a general rule, a properly functioning crankshaft sensor should have an internal resistance between 200 ohms and 2000 ohms. If the sensor reads 0 ohms, this indicates a short circuit, and if the value is infinity or a million ohms, there is an open circuit.
Various resistance values of the crankshaft sensor and their meaning
The crankshaft sensor can monitor the position of the crankshaft and the speed of rotation.
This process is vital to fuel injection control. A faulty crankshaft sensor can cause several problems in your vehicles such as engine or cylinder misfires, starting problems, or incorrect spark plug timing.
You can identify faulty crankshaft position sensors by their resistance. Depending on the vehicle model, the recommended resistance for a good crankshaft sensor will be between 200 ohms and 2000 ohms. There are several situations where you can get completely different readings for this resistance value.
What if I get zero resistance?
If you get a value with zero resistance, this indicates a short circuit.
A short circuit occurs due to damaged circuit wires or unnecessary wire contact, which will cause the circuits to heat up and cause all sorts of trouble. Thus, if you ever find a crankshaft sensor value of zero resistance, try repairing it or replacing it with a new one.
What if I got an infinite ohm value?
Another ohm value you can get is infinite reading.
Let's say you get endless readings indicating an open circuit. In other words, the chain is broken. Therefore, no current can flow. This may be due to a broken conductor or a loop in the circuit.
Quick-Tip: In a digital multimeter, infinite resistance (open circuit) is displayed as OL.
How to check the crankshaft position sensor?
The process of checking the crankshaft sensor is not at all complicated. All you need for this is a digital multimeter.
- Separate the crankshaft position sensor from your vehicle.
- Set your multimeter to resistance mode.
- Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the first socket of the sensor.
- Connect the black lead of the multimeter to the other sensor connector.
- Check reading.
- Compare the reading with the recommended crankshaft sensor resistance value for your vehicle.
Quick-Tip: Some crankshaft sensors come with a XNUMX-wire setup. If so, you will need to determine the signal, reference, and ground slots before testing.
F.A.Q.
Can crankshaft sensor resistance values be zero?
You are dealing with a faulty crankshaft sensor if the reading is zero.
Depending on the car model, the resistance value should be between 200 ohms and 2000 ohms. For example, the 2008 Ford Escape crankshaft sensors have an internal resistance range of 250 ohms to 1000 ohms. So before jumping to conclusions, you should consult the car repair manual. (1)
What are the symptoms of a bad crankshaft sensor?
There are many signs of a bad crankshaft sensor.
– misfiring in the engine or cylinder
– Problems with starting the car
– Check if the engine light is on
– uneven acceleration
– Reduced fuel consumption
The above five symptoms are the most common. If you find any symptoms, check the resistance value of the crankshaft sensor with a multimeter.
Are crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor the same thing?
Yes, they are the same. Camshaft sensor is another term that is used to refer to a crankshaft sensor. The crankshaft sensor is responsible for monitoring the level of fuel required by the engine. (2)
Take a look at some of our articles below.
- How to test a three-wire crankshaft sensor with a multimeter
- Symptoms of a bad plug wire
- How to Use a Cen-Tech Digital Multimeter to Check Voltage
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(1) Ford Escape 2008 g. – https://www.edmunds.com/ford/
escape/2008/review/
(2) fuel - https://www.nap.edu/read/12924/chapter/4
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